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1. Violin Concerto In D, Op.77: I: Allegro non troppo

2. Violin Concerto In D, Op.77: II: Adagio

3. Violin Concerto In D, Op.77: III: Allegro giocoso ma non troppo vivace

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Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by Chicago Symphony Orchestra
with Itzhak Perlman
Conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini

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5.0 out of 5 stars A personal favourite., Jun 30 2003

By	Steve Lane - See all my reviews

There is no doubt that this is a slower version of the Brahms violin concerto than many - the first movement stretches to some 24 minutes. But what Perlman has given to this recording is such expression and emotion that I for one cannot help but love this recording. Certainly, despite having listened to many pieces of music through the years, I still have not met another that is so beautiful as this interpretation of the second movement.

Of course, the Heifetz recording is without question fantastic, and ideally don't miss that either, but I still know many who feel this is the definitive version.

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4.0 out of 5 stars I am astounded that some think that this is a poor cd..., April 14 2003

By	Dennis J. Marconi "dinojmarco" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Perlman and Giulini are two icons that have combined for some splendid music, and this is clearly an excellent album.

Yes, the tempo is slow but it is also so warm and lyrical like most of Giulini's work. My only complaint is that the sound of the recording is not quite balanced, but this is a minor flaw as the musicianship of both dominate this OUTSTANDING recording.

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5.0 out of 5 stars what Texans don't know would fill a ..., April 9 2003

By	kermit rohrbach (allen, tx, usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a collector and a melomane, not a critic. Just could not pass up responding to three inane reviews. When I was (very) young I thought Reiner could conduct and I thought Giulini was too slow. Trust me, Giulini ages a lot more gracefully than Reiner. This is my choice for best recording (by a long shot) of the Brahms (obviously, I have not heard them all). The only serious crticism is balance, soundstage, microphone placement, etc. that EMI could not really alter in the re-mastering. Perlman was excessively highlighted in most recordings. If you want a Brahms violin concerto that you can live with (and if you are over 13 years old), you need to hear this one.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Nice sound and precision, but where's the fire?
As always, Perlman handles the technical challenges beautifully, but there is a lack of fire and brilliance that one would expect from a rendition of a work by Brahms. Read more

Published on Jan 1 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars Weak and disappointing
Perlman is a very fine violinist, but this recording is not one of his best. His virtuosity is clear and pleasant and he has the advantage of being accompanied by the Chicago... Read more

Published on Dec 23 2001 by John Peters

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this CD!
The sound is extremely poor. Perlman himself would hate this production for its lack of sound engineering and its lousy quality control. Read more

Published on Jul 8 2000 by Lincoln-63542

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this CD!
The sound is extremely poor. Perlman himself would hate this production for its lack of sound engineering and its lousy quality control. Read more

Published on Jul 8 2000 by Lincoln-63542